The 2007 Heroes Luncheon successfully raised over $88,000 and recognized five outstanding individuals as local Heroes. Special Guest Speaker was Derek Fisher, Utah Jazz Guard. A Community in Action award was also presented for the compassionate and heroic response of the entire community to the tragedy at Trolley Square.

HEROES 2007

	Everyday Hero – Dr. Ryan Johansen In partnership with the Regence Caring Foundation for Children, Dr. Johansen helps children in need of dental care, regardless of their ability to pay or the time of need. His willingness to provide emergency care whenever needed has saved a child’s life and helped many others in critical need.
	Youth Hero – Chahala Moore When Chahala’s mother fell and injured her hip, three year old Chehala grabbed the phone and dialed 9-1-1. Rescuers arrived but could not get in the home because the doors were locked. Chehala didn’t know how to unlock the front door so she went to the sliding glass door, removed the stick and rescuers got to her mother. The 9-1-1- operator said, “She was totally amazing she spoke so clearly and was so clear of what her mother needed.” Mother Tonya said, “She’s my hero.”
	Save The Day Hero – Jason Mettmann Early one November morning a three story apartment building went up in flames. Jason Mettman was working across the street, called 9-1-1. He then ran into the burning building, knocked on doors and yelled to alert tenants. Twenty-five people got out of the building and no one lost their life. Matt’s boss says, “He’s a true hero… a true hero.”
	Compassionate Hero – Jeannie Edens As a Victims Advocate for the Summit County Sheriff’s Office Jeannie was nominated by her coworkers for her extraordinary service and compassion for families involved in cases of suicide and domestic violence and for the support and kindness to the dispatchers and officers that worked these most traumatic incidents. “She has helped many men, women and children in our community. She is a true Hero in every sense of the word.”
	Front Line Hero – Ed Chauner Last February, Snowbird ski instructor Ed Chauner saw a man unconscious near one of the lift towers. He told his class he needed to help and skied to the man. Ed is a part time ski patroller, but he was not on duty at the time. When Ed approached the man he was not breathing and had no pulse. Ed began rescue breathing and CPR while other ski patrol were called to assist. Ed’s immediate attention saved the man’s life.
Community In Action Heroes – Our Community Our hearts were changed after the tragic events that occurred at Trolley Square on February 12, 2007 when a seemingly random act of violence took the lives of 6, wounded 4 and stunned the community. In the midst of this terrible tragedy came hope. Our community became a Community in Action as many joined forces to support innocent victims and help our community heal. During the chaos there were valiant acts as well as gestures of kindness an support. Our community acted heroically in the face of darkness.

A Special Thank You to our 2007 Heroes Luncheon Sponsors